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Finding the Third Proportional to 621,666 and 962,842.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 621,666 and 962,842.50 is: 1,491,260.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    621,666 : 962,842.50 = 962,842.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    621,666/962,842.50 = 962,842.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    621,666x = 962,842.50 × 962,842.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    621,666x = 927,065,679,806.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 927,065,679,806.25/621,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,491,260.07

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